Medical malpractice proceedings; standard of care. (HB78)
Introduced By
Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Medical malpractice proceedings; standard of care. Prohibits medical malpractice claimants from relying solely upon insurer or federal practice guidelines or reimbursement criteria to establish or define standard of care without expert testimony. The bill also provides that compliance with such guidelines, without competent expert testimony, shall not establish a health care provider's compliance with the standard of care owed by the health care provider to a patient. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/09/2013 | Committee |
12/09/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100847D |
12/09/2013 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/10/2014 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil |
01/13/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/12/2014 | Left in Courts of Justice |